National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam 2025 - Free NDEB Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What chemical is used to retard setting in alginate?

Potassium sulphate

Sodium phosphate

Sodium phosphate is used to retard the setting in alginate. The other options, potassium sulphate, calcium chloride, and magnesium sulfate, are commonly used in dental materials but do not have the same retarding effects on alginate.

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Calcium chloride

Magnesium sulfate

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